Overnight international flight to Colombo.

Upon arrival and following the airport reception visit the contemporary capital city - Colombo - the trade capital of Sri Lanka. As a city that has undergone rapid changes Colombo still preserves the locality in its utmost respect. While most old buildings have been replaced by new apartments and office buildings, some parts of the city yet retains its old charm. The 100 year old clock tower built by the British and some colonial buildings remain examples.

After breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya - today bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy - is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an experience, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf which will encourage you for an exhilarating break.
Next up, head from Matale to Kandy, a monumental city that holds a special place in the hearts of Sri Lankans. This beautiful lakeside city cradled among the misty hills was the last capital of the native kings before the British conquered the whole island. It is also where the sacred tooth relic of Buddha is stored in a magnificent temple complex. A stroll across this small town will feature the Kandy City Centre - complete with modern and world class brands - a bazaar, an arts and crafts center, and a gem museum and lapidary. Walk through color and glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tune this evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music and drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
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After breakfast, drive to Nuwara Eliya (80 Kms, 2-3 hours). Misty steep roads, twisting through flourishing tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial retreat, Nuwara Eliya. A pleasant evening to enjoy the amicable surrounding, may be a walk through the uncharted lanes filled with ancient architecture. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Drive through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. Or rent a bike for a gentle ride along the banks splashed by the waters of Lake Gregory or enjoy a quiescent boat ride in this cool climate. Overnight stay at a selected Hotel in Nuwara Eliya ...read less

City of gems - Ratnapura, either way you name it, the legacy will continue! Gem mines and swift hands mining & sorting the precious stones straight from the earth is nothing, but a common sight in Ratnapura. Watch how the stones are cut & polished into perfection through experienced hands which have sailed Sri Lanka in the best seas of treasure over centuries. With an average annual rainfall between 3000-6000 mm Sinharaja proves to be one of the finest examples of tropic rain forests in the world. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site & biosphere reserve Sinharaja, treasures an absolute variation of both flora & fauna with most of them being endemic. Walk in through either entrance - Kudawa Pitadeniya or Morning Side - for a refreshing treat covering fauna varieties extending from spotted deer, hog deer, golden palm cave, stripe necked mongoose as well as butterflies & reptiles sheltered by the striking evergreen vegetation. Even though there haven't been elephant sightings in the recent past, constant leopard trails prove that the 'King of Games' still haunts this tropical stage. Overnight stay at a selected lodge in Sinharaja ...read less

Leave no stone unturned on this last major undisturbed area of rainforest. On most days the forest is shrouded by copious rainclouds that replenish its deep soils and balance water for much of southwestern Sri Lanka. The largest carnivore here is the leopard. Its presence can usually be gauged only by droppings and tracks, and its seldom see. Medicinal plants are collected during specific seasons. Moist and muggy, murky and mysterious, an experience of Sinharaja is like nothing else in Sri Lanka. Trekking through this magnificent jungle a treat. Encounter with this bewildering land of exotic colours and melodious sounds is truly and enriching experience.

Afterwards return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. The hotels here offer varying activities including popular mountain biking and kayak circuits the region.
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In the morning, be met at the selected hotel for the transfer to Bentota. Later that morning, arrive to Bentota while experiencing the azure coastal boarder. Bentota is a Resort town in Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Its long beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island. Beaches to south of Bentota are famous for their turtle nesting beaches . A popular day excursion is to take a local taxi to Galle, perhaps taking a Galls Bottom Boat at Hikkaduwa en-route to see the multi colored fish at the Coral Gardens Sanctuary. ...read less

Day at leisure soaking in the sun on the beaches of Bentota. Enjoy the azure hues of the Indian Ocean. Choose to spend some time near the pool or perhaps go straight for the white sand beach to lie under the shade of the tropical palms or enjoy a few refreshing coconut drinks. At night, be sure to indulge in some of the fine local sea food and unwind under the comfort of the warm Indian Ocean breezes.

Again, spend the day at leisure enjoying the beach.

Be met at the hotel to transfer to Colombo. The throbbing metropolis - located in the West - is not only the country's commercial capital, but also the turbine that impels above 50% of the national GDP flanking Colombo's fancy urban development effort. Drive along the clean streets edging the crystal white Race Course - horse racing hub in 1893 & World War II airstrip - furnished today with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques. Meanwhile, ride to Pettah & tune into the Floating Market - an offbeat shopping experience - or feel the buzz surrounding the upcoming inspiration, the Colombo Port City - an offshore city - featuring parks, commercial complexes & even an F1 track. ...read less

Transfer to the airport for a flight home or continue with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.